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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the development and improvement of … $2.65 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23.pdfReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… medical health records called Meaningful Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn … with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, Downstate entered into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incOversight of Food Service Establishments
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health adequately monitors designated … oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the State Sanitary Code to prevent or mitigate outbreaks of … To determine whether the Department of Health adequately monitors designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs): Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island. Per OPWDD and information obtained from the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… documentation. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Housing … (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned fees to applicants or turned them over to the Office of the State … To determine if the New York City Department of Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… Purpose To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for … January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. Background The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's (OMIG) mission is … To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector Generals reported cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and … firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES did not maintain sufficient records to show it … to adequately support the distribution of that equipment. We also found DHSES did not effectively account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. Its mission is to provide “safe, convenient, reliable, and … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals … certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help … To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Battery Park City Authority discretionary spending was … two fiscal years ended October 31, 2011. Background The Battery Park City Authority (Authority) was created in 1968 … To determine whether Battery Park City Authority discretionary spending was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that nine villages were designated in fiscal … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that nine villages were designated in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and was reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to … (Authority) was created in 1969. Its mission is to provide and continuously improve public transportation services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and to implement the actions necessary to improve planning and creation timeframes for contract transactions. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/03/2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… DiNapoli said. "Our farmers continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced food, while also preserving open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economySelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan for the State University of New York (SUNY). This master plan enabled SUNY to accommodate twice the number of students … resources. To accomplish its mission, the Fund incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… (MTA Bus), MTA Bridges and Tunnels (B&T), Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and MTA Capital Construction – … directive) which states that “MTA Headquarters and each of its Constituent Agencies shall issue Agency-specific … this policy instruction for the recording and claiming of reimbursement for eligible employees travel and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesOpinion 95-27
… has been apportioned less money than that to which it is entitled, the Commissioner may allot to the district the balance to which it is entitled. With certain exceptions, however, the … of the order or judgment. October 17, 1995 Patricia L. McCarthy Deputy Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27Management of Cash and Investments
… New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is governed by a Board of Directors, whose 23 members are appointed by the … agencies, each led by a President who is appointed by the Board. The MTA also includes a Headquarters, which provides … that proper amounts are being turned over to the MTA Treasury Department. Establish a written investment plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investments